Tamil Nadu News

TN Transgender Scholarship Scheme

November 12 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 31 0

Only 24 transgender students enrolled in undergraduate courses in Tamil Nadu’s 181 government arts and science colleges in 2026–27.
Of 97,244 undergraduate admissions, only 24 were transgender students; at the postgraduate level, 12 of 14,252 students were transgender.
The Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) will study barriers such as social stigma, financial difficulties, dropouts and lack of accommodation.
The study will assess scholarships, reservation policies, counselling and campus inclusion practices.
The State Government announced full scholarships for 50 transgender students in government colleges and State universities, providing ₹2 lakh each for tuition fees and living expenses.
TANSCHE also plans to introduce a mentorship programme to support transgender students after graduation.